What's in the Jute Tote Range
Supply Crew stocks over 40 jute and juco styles, with capacities from 1 litre up to 28. The everyday workhorses are the Eco Jute Tote and the Eco Jute Tote with wide gusset, available in up to seven colours and built for beachgoing, picnics, gifting, groceries and storage. At the larger end sit the Large Jute Tote 28L, roomy enough for a full grocery shop or a stack of books, and the Laminated Jute Supermarket Bag in 100% hessian with a large gusset for boxes and bottles. The Mumbay Cotton Pocket Jute Tote 19L combines jute and canvas with a front pocket for small items, and the lightweight Herringbone Jute Tote brings a textured weave for markets and beach days. For gifting, the Mini Jute Gift Tote 4L is a reusable alternative to a disposable gift bag. At the premium end, the laminated Carlton Jute Bag has padded webbing handles and a zip closure, and the Natural Juco Bag — 75% jute and 25% cotton — has a wooden button closure and large base gusset; both start from a minimum of just 1 unit.
Jute, Juco and Lamination Explained
Jute is a natural plant fibre — sometimes called hessian or burlap — grown as an annual crop, biodegradable at end of life, and unusually strong for its weight. Its texture is the point: the natural weave gives printed logos a backdrop that a flat synthetic bag can't match. Juco is a jute and cotton blend, typically around 75% jute to 25% cotton, that keeps jute's strength while adding cotton's smoother finish and softer handle — the better choice where print detail matters. Lamination adds a thin internal coating that makes a jute bag water-resistant and wipeable, which is why laminated styles suit supermarket and market use where spills are likely. As a rough guide: choose plain jute for the most natural look, juco for finer printing, and laminated for practicality.
Sustainability and Branding
Jute is one of the strongest sustainability stories in promotional bags, and it holds up to scrutiny: it's a fast-growing annual crop, requires relatively little water or pesticide compared with many fibres, and is genuinely biodegradable rather than merely recyclable. Fifteen products in this range carry a natural material flag and several are flagged biodegradable or reusable. On branding, screen printing is the standard method and handles bold, solid artwork beautifully on jute's textured surface, while digital printing manages finer detail and full-colour designs — particularly on juco and canvas-panelled styles. Our team will recommend the best method for your artwork and the fabric you choose.
Beyond Jute Totes
Looking for other options? Supply Crew also offers cotton and canvas tote bags, non woven tote bags and the full tote bag range, plus shoppers, paper bags and drawstring bags. Browse our eco tote bags, or fill an event bag with a branded drink bottle, notebook or pen.
Need help choosing the right jute totes for your project? Contact the Supply Crew team for expert advice and a quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can jute tote bags be printed with my logo? Yes — every product in this category can be custom branded. Screen printing is the standard method and renders bold, solid artwork beautifully against jute's natural texture, while digital printing handles finer detail and full-colour designs, particularly on juco and canvas-panelled styles. Our team will recommend the best method for your artwork.
- What is jute? Jute is a natural plant fibre, also known as hessian or burlap, grown as a fast-maturing annual crop. It's unusually strong for its weight, requires relatively little water and pesticide compared with many fibres, and is genuinely biodegradable at end of life — which is why it's one of the most credible eco choices in promotional bags.
- What's the difference between jute and juco? Juco is a blend of jute and cotton, typically around 75% jute to 25% cotton. It keeps jute's strength and natural character while adding cotton's smoother surface and softer handle. If your artwork has fine detail or small text, juco will hold the print better than plain jute.
- What is a laminated jute bag? A laminated jute bag has a thin internal coating that makes it water-resistant and wipeable, so spills don't soak through. It suits supermarket, market and food-related use where a plain jute bag would stain. The Laminated Jute Supermarket Bag and Carlton Jute Bag in this range are both laminated.
- What size jute tote should I choose? Around 4 litres suits gifting and small giveaways, 10 to 19 litres covers conference and event bags, and 25 to 28 litres handles a full grocery shop or market haul. If the bag needs to carry weight, check the gusset as well as the overall dimensions — a wide base gusset makes far more practical difference than height.
- Are jute bags biodegradable? Plain, uncoated jute is biodegradable, and several products in this range carry that flag on Supply Crew. Laminated styles include a coating that changes their end-of-life profile, so if biodegradability is a stated requirement for your program, tell our team and we'll point you to the uncoated options.
- What is the minimum order quantity for jute tote bags? Minimums vary across the range. The Carlton Jute Bag and Natural Juco Bag start at just 1 unit, most everyday jute totes at 25, several styles at 50, and the Laminated Jute Supermarket Bag at 100. The exact minimum order quantity is confirmed on each individual product page.
- Can I see an artwork proof before production? Yes — twice over. You can Design & Create your own mockup instantly on any product page to see your logo on the product before you even request a quote. Then, once your order is confirmed, Supply Crew provides a detailed artwork proof for your approval — placement, size and finish — before production begins.
- How long do custom jute tote orders take? Custom orders typically take 2–4 weeks for production and delivery, depending on the styles selected, the branding method and order volume. Our team will confirm an exact turnaround estimate once your order and artwork are finalised — worth planning ahead for large conference and event runs.